We are please to inform you about the “Understanding China Conference” held in Brussels on December 10 2025. The annual event will unfold as a one-day, content-rich programme, bringing together policymakers from EU institutions, analysts, business leaders, and industry experts. Participants will decode the latest developments shaping EU–China relations and the business environment for SMEs. The event has been developed for intermediary organisations in Europe such as governme

According to data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, gross domestic product rose by 2.4 per cent, slightly below the 1.5 per cent increase in the second quarter. For the first three quarters of 2025, Singapore’s GDP growth averaged 4.3 per cent year-on-year. MTI reported that Singapore’s main trading partners performed better than expect

According to the latest report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Vietnam’s manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) reached 54.5 in October 2025, above the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction. The index indicated a continued improvement in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector, marking the strongest expansion in over a year. This trend was supported by a rise in new orders. October saw new business growth for the second consecutive month, at the fastest

We are pleased to inform you about the webinar “ Business Reorganization in China ” organized by RsA Asia, Global EBA and the Asia Economic Cultural Council, which will be held via Zoom on November 19. Reorganization as an aspect of corporate strategy focuses on the development and grow of specific targets (e.g. market shares, effectiveness, efficiency, knowhow, other aspects) using external ways instead of building them inside the company. In these projects it is crucial to

According to the latest figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country’s economy expanded by 4 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, compared to 5.5 per cent in the previous quarter. On a seasonally adjusted basis, GDP increased by 0.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter, following 1.5 per cent in the second quarter. Domestic demand moderated compared to the previous quarter. Private consumption grew by 4.1 per cent year-on-year, government consumption by

The General Office of the State Council has issued the official public holidays in China for 2026. There are currently seven official public holidays in China, which are: New Year’s Day, January 1 to January 3 (three days), with one make-up day on January 4.
 Spring Festival, from February 15 to February 23 (nine days), with two make-up days on February 14 and February 28.
 Qingming Festival, from April 4 to 6 (three days).
 Labour Day, from May 1 to 5 (five days), with one